Kötz – In order to strengthens its international market position, the German AL-KO Gardentech will acquire the English garden machinery supplier Rochford as on 1 August 2018, subject to completion. The parties agreed on confidentiality regarding the financial terms.

The beginning of spring usually means that the garden starts to awaken from hibernation with the days and nights are getting warmer and the first flowers are starting to present themselves. If you want to have an attractive garden to enjoy in the summer, particularly a nice healthy green lawn, you should start to think about the correct lawn care. We've put together a few tips to help you improve overall look and health of your lawn.

The new solo by AL-KO product catalogue for the season ahead is now available to view online or if you prefer, complete the catalogue request form and we will send you a free copy in the post.

The solo by AL-KO range for 2018 includes the new Comfort series of lawn tractors which replaces the popular Edition generation and the compact R700E Robolinho robotic lawnmower which is capable of mowing on steep slopes of up to 45% with reversible cutting blades allowing longer intervals between replacement.

We are pleased to announce the launch of the all new German engineered Comfort range of garden tractors. Our development team used customer feedback received from the popular Edition range to build an all new higher specification, premium quality lawn tractor while still offering the same incredible value for money.

The first thing you will notice is the new modern design of the garden tractor with LED headlights (excl T15-93.7 HD-A), a new twin pedal design and higher seating position for improved visibility and a more comfortable driving experience.

The AL-KO MT 36 Li was recently included in an ‘Autumn tidy-up’ feature by The Telegraph with the focus being on battery powered gardening tools. The article explains that purchasing a multi tool saves on storage space as there is only one “engine” and you can choose the attachments to suit your garden and requirements.

The German AL-KO Gardentech will take over the New Zealand garden and outdoor equipment manufacturer Masport, subject to Completion. The parties agreed on confidentiality regarding the financial terms. The subscription was made in August 2017.

As we start to approach the holiday season, many of us will be jetting off for a well-earned rest. Before we leave, it is common for people to ask a neighbour to look after their pets or water the plants but asking them to mow the lawn does not happen so regularly. The garden lawn is often left to grow and on your return from a stress-free holiday, you are immediately greeted with an over grown lawn which needs to be cut.